Makanui
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Hawaiian[edit]
Etymology[edit]
maka (“eye”) + nui (“big”) = "big eyes".
Pronunciation[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
Makanui
- a male given name from Hawaiian
- a female given name from Hawaiian
References[edit]
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Makanui occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 19 women and 18 men.
Maori[edit]
Etymology[edit]
maka from the first syllable of English McDonald's + Maori nui (“big”)
Proper noun[edit]
Makanui
- A Big Mac, a type of hamburger.
References[edit]
- "McDonalds[sic] launches Te Reo Māori menu" on Māori Television website, viewed 2018-05-29